Sherwood vs Fig Tree Pocket
Sherwood (median $1,456,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Fig Tree Pocket ($1,825,000).
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Sherwood and Fig Tree Pocket side by side
| Measure | Sherwood | Fig Tree Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,456,000 | $1,825,000 |
| Median unit | $605,000 | $396,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $570/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1107 | 1113 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 2 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,345 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 928 mm | 932 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Sherwood scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fig Tree Pocket (1113) sits above Sherwood (1107).
- For buyers
- Sherwood is the lower entry point at $1,456,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Fig Tree Pocket edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1107).
Sherwood vs Fig Tree Pocket: common questions
Is Sherwood or Fig Tree Pocket cheaper to buy in?
Sherwood has the lower median house price at $1,456,000, roughly 20% below Fig Tree Pocket ($1,825,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sherwood or Fig Tree Pocket have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fig Tree Pocket scores 1113 vs 1107 in Sherwood. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Sherwood or Fig Tree Pocket?
Sherwood scores 46/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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